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Hi, I'm Taishi Arai, a passionate digital marketing professional and entrepreneur based in Tokyo, Japan. Over the years, I've helped diverse companies—from industrial corporations to restaurant chains—grow their online presence through digital marketing, social media management, and e-commerce solutions. I enjoy strategizing campaigns that resonate with customers and training teams to deliver gold-standard service. In addition to running my own digital marketing agency, I've gained valuable experience managing online advertising and e-commerce platforms in the USA. Outside of work, I love skateboarding, photography, filmmaking, and cooking, all of which inspire my creativity and approach to marketing.…Hi, I'm Taishi Arai, a passionate digital marketing professional and entrepreneur based in Tokyo, Japan. Over the years, I've helped diverse companies—from industrial corporations to restaurant chains—grow their online presence through digital marketing, social media management, and e-commerce solutions. I enjoy strategizing campaigns that resonate with customers and training teams to deliver gold-standard service. In addition to running my own digital marketing agency, I've gained valuable experience managing online advertising and e-commerce platforms in the USA. Outside of work, I love skateboarding, photography, filmmaking, and cooking, all of which inspire my creativity and approach to marketing.

Taishi Arai

Photographer, Digital Marketer, Web Developer, +3

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Hi, I'm Taishi Arai, a passionate digital marketing professional and entrepreneur based in Tokyo, Japan. Over the years, I've helped diverse companies—from industrial corporations to restaurant chains—grow their online presence through digital marketing, social media management, and e-commerce solutions. I enjoy strategizing campaigns that resonate with customers and training teams to deliver gold-standard service. In addition to running my own digital marketing agency, I've gained valuable experience managing online advertising and e-commerce platforms in the USA. Outside of work, I love skateboarding, photography, filmmaking, and cooking, all of which inspire my creativity and approach to marketing.…Hi, I'm Taishi Arai, a passionate digital marketing professional and entrepreneur based in Tokyo, Japan. Over the years, I've helped diverse companies—from industrial corporations to restaurant chains—grow their online presence through digital marketing, social media management, and e-commerce solutions. I enjoy strategizing campaigns that resonate with customers and training teams to deliver gold-standard service. In addition to running my own digital marketing agency, I've gained valuable experience managing online advertising and e-commerce platforms in the USA. Outside of work, I love skateboarding, photography, filmmaking, and cooking, all of which inspire my creativity and approach to marketing.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Taishi Arai, a passionate digital marketing professional and entrepreneur based in Tokyo, Japan. Over the years, I’ve helped diverse companies—from industrial corporations to restaurant chains—grow their online presence through digital marketing, social media management, and e-commerce solutions. I enjoy strategizing campaigns that resonate with customers and training teams to deliver gold-standard service.

In addition to running my own digital marketing agency, I’ve gained valuable experience managing online advertising and e-commerce platforms in the USA. Outside of work, I love skateboarding, photography, filmmaking, and cooking, all of which inspire my creativity and approach to marketing.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Japanese

Intermediate

English

Fluent

Tagalog

Advanced

Work Experience

Photographer at Image Photo Services

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016

Worked carefully with Photoshop software to retouch and improve images. Assisted Publicity and Events team with both small and large scale product launches. Managed respective stations and reached daily quotas of pictures taken. Traveled to various countries and served a variety of demographics on-board a cruise ship. Operated photo lab equipment and understood chemistry processes involved.

Digital Marketing Manager at Makobi Jeans USA

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021

Created extensive marketing campaigns spanning email, Facebook, and native Google ads. Wrote sales copy and designed online and print advertising media. Developed and deployed an online e-commerce presence through Shopify CMS. Strategized sales funnels, customer journey, and promotion pipelines. Produced and shot all marketing material from internal B2B and B2C assets. Increased monthly online sales from $5,000 to $150,000 over four years.

Freelance Studio Manager at Milk Studios

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Managed equipment and gear for photo and video shoots servicing the highest tier production companies. Familiarity with equipment ranging from lighting to sound recording and cameras. Communicated with production leads to assess and accommodate production needs. Consistently met short and long-term targets.

Operations Manager / Founder at Crayonworks Digital Marketing Services

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2023

Met short and long term targets consistently. Managed marketing needs for various clients including Steel Mills, Coffee Shops, and national tech services. Developed and deployed websites using different technologies for small to medium sized projects. Strategized digital marketing to grow audience and increase bottom line. Produced and shot photoshoots for commercial purposes, including television and online advertising. Managed client expectations and delegated tasks to team members to maximize productivity and results.

CEO / Founder at Crayonworks Digital Marketing Agency

September 1, 2019 - March 1, 2024

Successfully onboarded multiple companies from various verticals including industrial corporations and restaurant chains into monthly retainers for Digital Marketing Services. Services included Social Media Management, Online Advertising, Media Production, EC-SITES, and static website development. Managed team recruitment, strategizing quarterly and yearly goals, setting KPIs, developing pitch decks by identifying marketing gaps, and tailoring digital solutions. Oversaw client service excellence with strict timelines and team accountability.

Digital Marketing Manager at Makobi Jeans USA

March 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021

Scaled online sales from $7,000 to $150,000 monthly revenue rapidly. Designed and deployed the brand's entire e-commerce web store. Hired and trained multiple associates for daily operations. Strategized campaigns and promotions across daily, monthly, and yearly timelines. Managed online advertising campaigns using Instagram, Facebook Ads, and Google Ads. Maintained daily inventory accuracy in the online store.